Sis!
Why are you constantly sticking your feet in the water but never actually getting in?
Do you know what BOLD-ish means?
It means to be somewhat bold and moderately brave.
If you want to be a BOLD child of God and stand on it then you can’t live like this.
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I know it would be easier to just stand behind the scenes and watch others be bold just because you are scared but is that really what God called you to do?
He didn’t call us to be a chicken or else there would be no humans on this earth.
AM I RIGHT OR AM I RIGHT??
That is why we are considered his favorite creation because he loves us more than anything else in this world.
So STOP being a chicken before you actually become one.
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I honestly had to tell myself this too.
I would shy away from defending the faith because it made me feel uncomfortable.
BUTTTTT!
Do you think Jesus was comfortable knowing the mission he had to complete on this earth?
NO HE WASN’T.
I’m sure he was very uncomfortable because no one would truly understand what he had do to fulfill it.
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BUUUTTTT ALSO, what are we going to do when it becomes more than just defending the faith.
When maybe we have to lay down our life.
Or the world gets so bad that it disowns Christianity all together.
That this world tries to enslave us.
We would hope that it never gets to that point but you never know.
Which is why we must be ready to put on the full armor of God as his BOLD warriors when the time comes.
Ephesians 6:10-11 (NLT)
10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Because I know you don’t think this world is going to last forever and everything is going to be sunshine and rainbows.
BECAUSE IT IS NOT!
The sooner you realize that the better off you will be.
The more you will be able to survive and withstand what is to come.
That is why God is trying to prepare us all for what will happen next.
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Some of us will not be ready at all and will unfortunately fall for the devils schemes and tactics.
Ephesians 6:13-17
13 Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm.
14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God's righteousness.
15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.
17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
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God has called all of us to be BOLD but in different ways.
What I mean by that is God has given us all gifts to carry out his message boldly.
The messages and the assignments might be different but he definitely instilled BOLDNESS in us.
We just have to walk confidently in it.
Don’t strut your stuff but let people know who you serve.
And whose you are BOLDLY.
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No one should ever question who you are living your life for because it should show in the way you live your life BOLDLY.
AND YES!
I’m going to keep using the word boldly until you get it through that thick skull of yours that you are BOLD.
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OK! I’ve overstayed my welcome.
I’m done!
But know this…
We are all made in God’s image and Jesus is God.
All powerful! All knowing!
And he was also very bold.
He shut things down without ever having to use his powers to do so.
Matthew 21:12-13 (NLT)
12 Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out all the people driving and selling animals for sacrifice. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves.
13 He said to them, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves!"
On that note,
JESUS DIDN’T PLAY!
Now, I’m not saying we got to flip tables because we are raged about the amount of sin or how people live their life…
But we have to stand up for what is right and if you really believe in God – You will grow a backbone and do just that…
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Is celebrating Halloween really worth your soul? And are you moving by your fleshly desires or your spirit? Because you can’t do both…
Live BOLDLY. Stay SAVVY. Have FAITH.
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